For Adults

Date and Time

April 28 to July 7, 2014

Every Monday 6:30 to 8:00PM

Instructor

Mr. Francis Li

Fellow, Royal Asiatic Society of Britain & Ireland

B.A. (Hons.)in Philosophy, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

This course introduces the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty. By studying the early Qing’s political policies, management of regional affairs, Anglo-Chinese relationship, Opium War as well as reactions and self-strengthening measures from China, students will learn more about the early Qing’s politics, threats towards governance and political dilemma faced by late Qing government. Moreover, first lesson of this course will also give a short introduction to methodology and historical sources of Qing history so students can understand how the scholars contribute to the full picture of Qing history.

Language of Instruction

Cantonese Chinese and English

Eligibility

18 year old and above, Interest in Chinese (University degree and work experience is a plus)

Tuition

$800 (excluding costs incurred by fieldwork)

Application

Click here to apply online. You are advised to apply on or before 23th April as places are filled on a rolling basis.

Venue

Savantas Liberal Arts Academy

Room 301, Fu Fai Commercial Centre, 27 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Grading

Class participation (100%)

Please refer to the Chinese version of this page for course topics.